Are you wondering where you can find some outdoor live music in Madison Wisconsin?
Out of the many reasons one would visit Madison Wisconsin, live music ranks among the most notable. What makes Madison a repeated destination for live outdoor music, you might ask? I can tell you from personal experience that once you’ve been witness to the magic, it’s impossible to resist a return. Let me entice you with this imagery: a blanket on the grass, a bottle of Wollersheim Prairie Fume wine coupled with a few local artisan cheeses while taking in the sweet sounds of live outdoor music. No, this isn’t a dream. This is one of the many indulgences Madison, WI has to offer nearly every evening throughout the summer months. Madison has one of the most eclectic outdoor live music scenes ensuring you’ll find a venue to suit your style. It may be that you’ll need to plan a stay at the Speckled Hen Inn so you can take in several venues in a single visit.
A country setting provides more than the lofty smell of sweet green grass and cowboy boots and if this is what you’re looking for, the Dean House, maintained by the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society, invites folks to their back porch for concerts on Thursday evenings. You are welcome to relax on your lawn chair or join in the jubilee of the diverse genres including Cajun, bluegrass, brass band or swing music while the fireflies glow in the distance.
For those wanting a more urban environment, no one entertains like the Monona Terrace or the UW-Madison campus. On Thursday or Friday evenings, local musicians entice spectators to dance the evening away on the terrace rooftop overlooking Lake Monona. You can bring a picnic basket filled with your favorites delicacies, however it isn’t necessary. The Terrace meets every challenge to please its guests serving foods that meet your desires including brews from the local brewing company The Great Dane.
Not only does the infamous State Street on the UW-Madison campus provide many diverse options for window-shopping, unique gifts and wide variety of restaurants and café’s, it also is the location of Wednesday evenings Jazz at Five. Local performers offer pleasant background ambiance while taking in the sights and smells.
In addition to these ongoing events, there is always an ample supply of different festivals typically featuring several stages with varied local artists. For example, the Potosi Brewfest, Middleton Good Neighbor Festival, and the Merrimac Community Festival are just a few of the upcoming events with live, outdoor music.
At every turn, I have been pleasantly surprised by chosen viewing locations as well as those found accidentally. I promise you will find entertainment sure to fit your needs. Now, really, how can you continue to resist the desire to come witness it for yourself?
